Wyoming § 7-3-502 Examination of party complained against;
recognizance to keep peace

Wyoming Statutes

§ 7-3-502 — Examination of party complained against; recognizance to keep peace

Wyoming § 7-3-502

Title 07Criminal Procedure

Ch. 3FUGITIVES AND PREVENTION OF CRIME

Art. 5PREVENTION OF CRIME

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Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 7-3-502 (2026).

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When the party complained against appears before the judge the
testimony produced on both sides shall be heard if the
allegations of the complaint are controverted. If, upon
examination, it appears to the judge that there is no probable
cause to believe that the offense will be committed, the person
complained against shall be discharged. If, however, the judge
finds that there is probable cause to believe that the offense
will be committed, he shall order the person complained against
to give a recognizance, with good and sufficient surety in the
form of cash, bond or other property, in any sum the judge
directs. The recognizance shall be conditioned that the person
complained against shall keep the peace toward all people of
this state, and especially towards the person against whom or
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When the party complained against appears before the judge the
testimony produced on both sides shall be heard if the
allegations of the complaint are controverted. If, upon
examination, it appears to the judge that there is no probable
cause to believe that the offense will be committed, the person
complained against shall be discharged. If, however, the judge
finds that there is probable cause to believe that the offense
will be committed, he shall order the person complained against
to give a recognizance, with good and sufficient surety in the
form of cash, bond or other property, in any sum the judge
directs. The recognizance shall be conditioned that the person
complained against shall keep the peace toward all people of
this state, and especially towards the person against whom or
whose property there is reason to believe the offense will be
committed, for a period of time determined by the judge not
exceeding twelve (12) months.